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DE HB145

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/6/2019

Primary Sponsor

Charles Postles

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Origin

House of Representatives

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes a new Section 21 to Article I of the Delaware Constitution establishing parental rights as a fundamental right residing first in the parent
  • Defines "parent" as a natural or adoptive parent or legal guardian of a minor child
  • Prohibits the state and its agencies from infringing on parental rights unless the government demonstrates a compelling interest addressed by the least restrictive means
  • Applies to any statute, ordinance, regulation, or policy regardless of when it was adopted or became effective
  • Includes exceptions preserving authority for courts, law enforcement, and child welfare agencies to act within their official capacity and preventing authorization of abuse or neglect

Legislative Description

An Act Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Parental Rights.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House

5/6/2019

Committee Referrals

Administration5/6/2019

Full Bill Text

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